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- Chemicals structure of stearic acid
CAS Number :57-11-4 EC Number:200-313-4 Molecular Formular:C18H36O2 Molecular Weight:284.48
Physicochemical Properties:
Pure product is white flake or pearl, melting point 69.6 degrees, Relative density 0.9408g/cm3, Slightly soluble in cold water,soluble in alcohol, acetone so on.
Typical physiochemical properties
Index name 200 type 400 type 800 type Iodine value g/100g ≤ 2.0 4.0 8.0 Saponification value mg/g 206-211 203-214 193-220 Acid value mg/g 205-210 202-212 192-218 Color (Hazen) ≤ 200 400 400 Freezing point οC 54-57 >54 >52 Moisture% ≤ 0.2 0.20 0.30 Inorganic acid% ≤ 0.001 0.001 0.001
Application:
Single pressed stearic acid is widely used in rubber, plastic, paper making, textile, food , cosmetic, detergent and metal salts industries, etc.